Category Archives: dc

December 7, 2007 · 1:35 am

snow day.

dc officially got its first snow this week – after a full day (and night) of semi-serious flurries, the city lay quiet under a 3-4 inch blanket of snow…of course i couldn’t just sit inside – so i grabbed the 5D and hit the streets after dark to capture these stellar shots…

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December 6, 2007 · 9:48 am

christmas time in the city…

it’s december! so i went out and bought a christmas tree – because yes, even single girls that live in studio apartments should have their own christmas tree. nevermind that i own no decorations (except for one tiny pair of peruvian dolls i bought in s. america) – little white lights alone look just fantastic on the lush green branches…
so i went to the garden district, my neighborhood urban garden shop, and selected a perfect little 5ft. fraser fir. everyone tried (unsuccessfully) to convice me to get a mini-tree, a tabletop-size version, but i wouldn’t have it. the tree looks perfect in my place and so far the cat hasn’t attacked it – although late last night i caught her drinking the water…

happy holidays!

fall…finally!

it’s just starting to get chilly – really chilly – here in dc, and that means the leaves all around the city seem to be exploding in the vivid shades of fall. it’s easy to take it for granted, but the colors are simply spectacular…and i looove color!
these images are for my dad, who loves this time of year and keeps asking me about the weather and the trees…i know he will enjoy this as he continues to soak up the sunny florida weather and i start to fear a frosty winter!

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November 19, 2007 · 1:20 am

capital city ball.

hundreds of fabulously dressed washingtonians came out last night for a stellar event – the capital city ball at the washington club in dupont circle. a welcome from host john dunford kicked the evening off, along with a fantastic tango show by the talented dancers from siete tango…i had a fantastic time snapping photos of the table games – the roulette + blackjack dealers were awesome! – the packed dancefloor (everyone adored the incredible 11-piece band BITTERSWEET) and admiring the stunning evening gowns and tuxes.
proceeds from the event and silent auction benefit women to the world – a nonprofit dedicated to connecting “women of resource with women in need.”

enjoy!

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November 18, 2007 · 11:02 pm

alidiomichelli fashion event.

italian fashion designer alidio michelli recently showcased an array of her latest designs at the harman center for the arts.
lori graham design transformed the interior with subtle elegance, and washington’s most fashion-minded gathered to sip cocktails, admire the stunning designs, and mingle…

renowned news reporter kathleen matthews + nicholas goldsborough, managing director of the shakespeare theatre company.

dc’s first lady michelle cross fenty.

the designs…

the incredible final piece:

designer alidio michelli (center) with host hayley pivato (right).

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October 21, 2007 · 11:21 pm

yvon + seth.

yvon + seth are married! theirs was a wonderfully intimate ceremony at the city tavern club in georgetown saturday evening…
yvon was having her hair and makeup done with her maid of honor, sister, and niece at the red door spa – yvon is so cute and we laughed and chatted the whole time. i’ve been so excited about shooting her wedding – in the last few months we’ve become friends so it was great to be with her all day. yvon is such an exhuberant, awesome girl – you can’t help but have a good time when you’re with her! seth is more the strong, silent type – they are such a perfect match.
the ceremony was held (so appropriately!) in the bliss room at the ctc, where the reverend read some of adam smith’s philosophy (they both work in finance) and both seth and yvon’s sisters delivered touching poems about love. they also incorporated a water ceremony – each pouring different colored water from seperate vases into one – a further symbol of their new unity.
after a lively cocktail reception on the terrace (yay for warm october nights!) guests enjoyed a lavish dinner followed by a very entertaining slideshow put together by the talented and hardworking groom – good job seth! everyone was treated to absolutely adorable photos of seth and yvon through the years – it was very funny…
afterwards, the rockin’ winn brothers band announced the newlyweds for their first dance – a perfectly choreographed number! it was great – everyone cheered and seth’s mom was so amazed at his skills! the band played all yvon’s favorite songs – including vanilla ice’s ever popular ice, ice, baby – good thing i occupied with the camera – otherwise it could have been yet another karaoke performance -ha!
there were some incredible dance moves going on and everyone had a fantastic time – especially yvon! the huge smile never left her face as she danced the night away with her family and friends…and HUSBAND!